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British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Bateman's House Tour 2025

Join an expert guide and a BSL interpreter on a small group tour of Bateman's.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Led by an expert guide and accompanied by BSL interpreter Kelly West, these small group tours offer a fascinating insight into the history of Bateman's and the Kipling family.

Bateman's was the family home of world-famous writer Rudyard Kipling, known for The Jungle Book and Just So Stories. Built in 1634, this Jacobean house is in the Sussex countryside.

This tour offers access to the house and its collection with simultaneous BSL interpretation.

The tour will last approximately 1 hour, and we welcome those both Deaf and hearing to join.

Monday 13 October

2pm to 3pm

Free, booking required. Normal admission applies. (Max 8 people)

Please note: the ground floor of Bateman's House has level access; the second floor is only accessible via stairs.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Please head to the Visitor Reception on arrival with your booking details to collect your tickets.

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor event. Please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

This event takes place in the house. It includes varying surfaces and stairs. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

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